Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 93553
Offshore Industry: North Sea
Tabled: 21 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will revoke the ban on North Sea Oil and Gas exploration.
Answer
Michael ShanksOn 26 November, the Government published its North Sea Future Plan.The plan implements the Government’s manifesto commitments to manage existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan, and to not issue new licences to explore new oil and gas fields.We ...
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